Binary Planting Vulnerability in ASPECT Configuration Toolset by ABB
CVE-2024-13946
7.1HIGH
What is CVE-2024-13946?
A vulnerability exists in ABB's ASPECT configuration toolset, whereby dynamic link libraries (DLLs) are not digitally signed during the loading process. This security flaw exposes devices to the risk of binary planting during device commissioning, potentially allowing malicious actors to execute unauthorized code. Affected products include the ASPECT-Enterprise, NEXUS Series, and MATRIX Series, all of which are vulnerable in versions prior to 3.*. Users are urged to implement mitigation strategies to secure their environments against possible exploitation.
Affected Version(s)
ASPECT-Enterprise Linux 0 <= 3.*
MATRIX Series Linux 0 <= 3.*
NEXUS Series Linux 0 <= 3.*
References
CVSS V4
Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
ABB likes to thank Gjoko Krstikj, Zero Science Lab, for reporting the vulnerabilities in responsible disclosure